
Flower Planning Guide
A Guide To Planning Your Special Event Flowers
By Bliss Florist
12-10 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR EVENT:
- START LOOKING ON PINTEREST/BRIDAL MAGAZINES FOR INSPIRATION
- BOOK YOUR WEDDING VENUE, AND NOTE IF THEY HAVE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON PETALS ALONG THE AISLE, OR OPEN FLAME, ETC.
- THINK OF YOUR WEDDING THEME, EX: CLASSIC ROMANCE, WOODLAND FAIRYTALE, RUSTIC, COUNTRY, ELEGANT AND GLAMOROUS, MODERN, SHABBY CHIC, ENCHANTED GARDEN, BLACK AND WHITE TIE AFFAIR
- START THINKING ABOUT FAVORITE FLOWERS AND COLORS
- OBTAIN COLOR SWATCHES OR PHOTOS OF BRIDE’S GOWN, BRIDESMAID DRESSES, AND GROOM AND GROOMSMEN TIE/VEST COLORS
9 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR EVENT:
- SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH YOUR FLORIST TO DISCUSS DESIGNS AND ESTABLISH A BUDGET
- COMPRISE AN ESTIMATED GUEST LIST (THIS WILL DETERMINE BUDGET FOR CENTERPIECES)
6-4 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR EVENT:
- PURCHASE VASES, OR SCHEDULE ANY RENTAL PIECES
- BOOK YOUR FLORIST, AND MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT
3 MONTHS LEADING UP TO YOUR EVENT:
- FOLLOW UP WITH FLORIST ABOUT ANY CHANGES TO GUEST LISTS/DÉCOR RENTALS ETC.
- FINALIZE WEDDING DETAILS
- MAKE PAYMENTS ON WEDDING FLOWERS